These are "deep research" reports, examples of a comprehensive report with bibliography completely researched and written by AI. A human specifies the research topic and then lets the AI conduct web research and synthesize the results. Like any AI output, these reports can be very useful but need to be checked by a human before relying on them.
Executive Summary: Public libraries in the United States increasingly operate in a high-conflict information environment where false or misleading claims can spread faster than corrections, harm patrons directly (health, finances, safety, civic participation), and erode community trust in institutions—including libraries themselves.
High school educators across the United States are rapidly adapting their teaching methods and assessment models to counter the rise of AI-assisted cheating and plagiarism. The advent of generative AI tools (like ChatGPT) has made it easy for students to offload cognitive work, forcing teachers to rethink how they engage students and evaluate learning 1 2 . Below, we explore instructional innovations, assessment redesigns, subject-specific strategies, and approaches for ethical integration of AI – all aimed at preserving academic integrity while harnessing AI’s educational potential.
This report contains a summary and literature review of reported AI-related mental health incidents from media sources in 2023 - 2025. These incidents are sometimes (unfortunately and inaccurately) referred to as "AI psychosis."
Public libraries in the United States are increasingly stepping up to address food insecurity in their communities, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Food insecurity – defined as the lack of consistent access to enough nutritious food – affects about 1 in 10 U.S. households, with rates nearly three times higher among low-income families 1 . The pandemic exacerbated this issue, creating what observers called a potential “hunger cliff” as emergency benefits ended 2 3 .
Public libraries can build strong board game collections by selecting durable, engaging titles across age groups (from simple kids’ race/matching games to teen-friendly strategy/party games and adult word, social, and classic tabletop options). The document recommends low-labor processing and practical maintenance—treat games as single “kit” items, reinforce boxes, store flat, use baggies/spare parts, and set clear circulation rules (shorter loan periods, holds, desk returns, and piece checks/fines for missing components).
Community engagement has emerged as a central theme in public librarianship, especially in recent years. Public libraries in the United States are increasingly expected to go beyond traditional services and actively collaborate with their communities to identify needs, co-create services, and foster social wellbeing. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, social justice movements, and ongoing digital divides, libraries have redoubled efforts to engage their communities in meaningful ways.